DAY 1 - Saturday, Nov. 10
Welcome
Ophthalmology Times welcomes ophthalmic professionals from around the world to Chicago. Our four-day coverage of this year’s meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology begins today and includes the latest research findings and clinical news of interest to readers.
Enjoy the meeting!
REFRACTIVE SUBSPECIALTY DAY
LASIK in patients with dry eye?
Patients with pre-existing dry eye can be candidates for LASIK if their condition is managed with appropriate preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative techniques. » MORE
CXL effect on limbal stem cells studied
Preliminary results of a preclinical study investigating the effect of peripheral collagen crosslinking (CXL) on limbal stem cells provide some reassurance about the safety of the technique. » MORE
New WFG procedure promising
A new wavefront-guided (WFG) LASIK procedure provides superior cylinder correction, better uncorrected visual acuity outcomes, and slightly higher patient satisfaction. » MORE
Phakic IOL explantation effective
Results of a retrospective, observational, multicenter study including 140 eyes demonstrate the safety and efficacy of phakic IOL explantation surgery. » MORE
FROM THE SHOW FLOOR
Heidelberg MultiColor imaging approved
Heidelberg Engineering has received FDA clearance for its MultiColor scanning laser imaging as a new dimension in multi-modality fundus imaging with the Spectralis product family. » MORE
Quantel, Iridex sign global license deal
Quantel Medical and Iridex have signed a global patent licensing agreement that gives Quantel access to Iridex's MicroPulse technology. » MORE
Editor's Blog: Summit builds alliances for ophthalmic innovation
The Ophthalmology Innovation Summit provides a forum for the leaders of ophthalmology to look at all aspects of the innovation process to create additional innovation and to circumvent issues that hinder that innovation. » MORE
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